Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
Refresh yourself with this vibrant and naturally sweet Fresh Strawberry Lemonade, a perfect balance of tangy lemons and ripe strawberries blended into a thirst-quenching summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the strawberries and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar to the pitcher, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired, and serve chilled.
Notes
For an extra refreshing twist, try adding a splash of sparkling water before serving for a fizzy strawberry lemonade.